Reckless (Adventures in Love) by Aurora Rose Reynolds

Author:Aurora Rose Reynolds [Reynolds, Aurora Rose]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Montlake
Published: 2022-08-29T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

JADE

Standing behind the counter at the Bear, I scroll through a list of new-release books and write down the ones I think might sell well in the store. With a list that is already a mile long, I wish I had an endless supply of money and space, because if it were possible, every book available for purchase would have a home on one of my shelves.

Hearing my cell phone beep on the counter, I pick it up and bite my lip when I find a text from Maverick. Last night when I got home, I called like he’d asked me to and let him know that I was safe, then quickly got off the phone. Not that he seemed to mind. Whatever had been bothering him when I’d been at his place was still obviously bothering him then. So seeing his name on my phone is a surprise, since I didn’t think I’d hear from him again. I figured that he was done with me for whatever reason and I would just have to accept that things hadn’t worked out. Which would probably be better for all parties involved, because when he’s not acting like a jerk, I do really like him way more than I probably should at this point.

Coming out of my head when the door dings, I look up and smile when I see Tanner and Cybil walk in holding Claire.

“Did you guys already go next door?” I ask, and Cybil grins as I set my phone down without opening Maverick’s message.

“We did, and good news: that wall is not load bearing, so Tanner will be able to take it out without it costing us tons of money.”

“Look at you, using construction lingo.” I walk around the counter so I can take my niece from her. “And that’s great news.” I glance up at Tanner. “What did you think of the space—do you like it?”

“It’s nice. You guys will get lots of foot traffic. It’s in a prime location.”

“We hope so.” I bounce Claire when she starts to fuss, then kiss her cheek and ask, “Do you want a cookie?”

“She does not want a cookie,” Cybil says.

“I think she does.” I go to the display case in the front and take out a plain sugar cookie, then break off a tiny piece and give it to her. Just like that, instant happiness. She reaches for more while dancing from side to side. And Cybil, of course, rolls her eyes. “So what are you guys going to do now?”

“I have to work, so Tanner is going to hang with Claire,” Cybil says, leaning into her husband.

“Do you need me to help with anything?” I ask, because each time I’ve asked if she needs me to do anything, she’s said no, which makes me feel kind of useless.

“I should be okay. I just need to get some photos taken for my website and some fabric cut for the next round of bags I plan on making.”

“I should be off around four today, so I can help you if you’re still working when I get home.

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